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Montana Senate confirms three gubernatorial appointees to the Board of Veterinary Medicine

Original title: Confirm governor's appointees for board of veterinary medicine

Last action · April 14, 2025: (S) Filed with Secretary of StateSponsor: Butch Gillespie

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What This Bill Does

The Montana Senate concurs in, confirms, and consents to three appointments made by the Governor to the Board of Veterinary Medicine, with terms ending in 2026 and 2027.

Why it matters

Changes the membership of a state licensing and regulatory board by officially confirming specific individuals to set professional standards and oversee veterinary practices.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Board of Veterinary Medicine

Receives three new confirmed members to fill its roster.

Indirectly affected

Licensed veterinarians in Montana

Subject to regulatory oversight and licensing decisions made by the board whose members were confirmed.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the individuals confirmed by the Montana Senate in this resolution?
The Senate confirmed Joshua Donald, Tia Nelson, and Garrett Ryerson to the Board of Veterinary Medicine.
When do the terms for the newly confirmed board members expire?
The terms for Joshua Donald and Tia Nelson end on July 1, 2026, while Garrett Ryerson's term ends on July 1, 2027.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

20 actions
  1. Apr 14, 2025Senate
    (S) Filed with Secretary of State
  2. Apr 7, 2025Senate
    (S) Signed by President
  3. Apr 2, 2025Senate
    (S) Returned from Enrolling
  4. Apr 1, 2025Senate
    (S) Sent to Enrolling
  5. Apr 1, 2025Senate
    (S) 2nd Reading
  6. Apr 1, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
Show 14 earlier actions
  1. Mar 28, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Report
  2. Mar 27, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Executive Action
  3. Mar 21, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  4. Mar 15, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Referred to Committee
  5. Mar 15, 2025Senate
    (S) 1st Reading
  6. Mar 15, 2025SenateIntroduced
    (S) Introduced
  7. Mar 14, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  8. Mar 14, 2025House
    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  9. Mar 12, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Assembly
  10. Mar 5, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
  11. Mar 5, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
  12. Mar 5, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Edit
  13. Mar 4, 2025House
    (LC) Draft in Legal Review
  14. Mar 3, 2025House
    (LC) Drafter Assigned

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Joshua Donald, Garrett Ryerson, Manhattan and 4 more
PersonJoshua Donald“Appointed to the Board of Veterinary Medicine with a term ending July 1, 2026”Map →
PersonGarrett Ryerson“Appointed to the Board of Veterinary Medicine with a term ending July 1, 2027”Map →
locationManhattan“Hometown of appointee Garrett Ryerson”Map →
locationHelena“Hometown of appointee Tia Nelson”Map →
PersonTia Nelson“Appointed to the Board of Veterinary Medicine with a term ending July 1, 2026”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Veterinary Medicine“State board receiving new gubernatorial appointees”Map →
locationMelville“Hometown of appointee Joshua Donald”Map →

Sources

Open source document

bills.legmt.gov

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  • Controversy5
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